A Guide to Mixing Metals

 An Interior Designer’s Guide to Mixing Metals

In the world of interior design, there’s an art to creating spaces that truly reflect your personality and style. One trend that continues to captivate designers and homeowners alike is the art of mixing metals. By blending different metal finishes, you can infuse your kitchen or bathroom with visual interest, depth, and a touch of modern elegance. Here’s how to master the art of mixing metals in your home:

  • Mix and Match for Visual Interest: Mixing metal hardware adds visual interest to your kitchen or bathroom design.
  • Create Contrast: Combining different metal finishes creates contrast making your space visually captivating.
  • Express Your Individuality: Mixing metals is a way to showcase your personality and creativity.
  • Avoid Monotony: Break away from the “social norm” and uniformity with a variety of metal finishes.
  • Balance is Key: It is ideal to aim for balance when mixing metals throughout the room. From cabinet handles to faucets and light fixtures, ensure that each metal plays its part.
  • Harmonize with Other Elements: Ensure that your mixed metals complement other elements such as color schemes, cabinetry, countertops, and flooring.
  • Embrace Variety: Mix warm metals like gold or brass with cool metals like chrome or stainless steel for a balanced look.

Mixing metals is a powerful technique to elevate the interior design of your home. 

 See how mixing metals can give your home personality and uniqueness.

 

Kindly,

Helen Salgado